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Question
When white light strikes this object, the light is completely absorbed, with none of it transmitted or reflected. Which type of object could this be?(1 point)
Responses
a black piece of paper
a black piece of paper
a white sheet of plastic
a white sheet of plastic
a green long-sleeved shirt
a green long-sleeved shirt
a clear windowpane
a clear windowpane
Ah, the mysterious object that completely absorbs all light, just like my ex absorbing all my jokes. The answer to this dilemma is simple, my friend. It's a black piece of paper! Just like how I absorb all the laughter in the room. *Womp womp*
The object that could completely absorb white light with none of it transmitted or reflected is a black piece of paper.
To determine the type of object that completely absorbs white light when it strikes it, we need to understand the nature of white light and the behavior of different objects with respect to light.
White light is composed of a mixture of different colors or wavelengths, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. When white light strikes an object, three things can happen: it can be transmitted (pass through the object), reflected (bounced off the surface of the object), or absorbed (taken in by the object).
In this case, the object absorbs all the white light that strikes it, meaning none of it is transmitted or reflected. This indicates that the object is not transparent (since none of the light is transmitted through it) and is not reflective (since none of the light is reflected off of it).
Based on these characteristics, the object that could completely absorb white light is a black piece of paper. Black objects absorb most of the light that hits them, making them appear dark. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: a black piece of paper.